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Newspaper
Democrat Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1921
Page
3
Early morning fire at Col. L.S. Parker’s home started in a fireless cooker on the kitchen floor. Parker’s reflexes and the quiet home aided detection. Firefighters arrived quickly, limiting damage to about 50 dollars, with insurance coverage not advertised in the Democrat Tribune.
United Press reports additional arrests expected within forty eight hours in the Wall Street bombing case. Burns detectives and Department of Justice agents say the confession of Wale Lindenfield of Warsaw was obtained by the Burns agency, which has pursued the case since the explosion.
Judge Lindsay left for St Louis to file injunction against the St Louis and San Francisco railroad to prevent four passenger trains from being taken out of service at noon tomorrow. The commission had failed to obtain a mandamus from the Supreme Court and now petitions the circuit court of St Louis, with penalties of 100 to 5000 and daily offenses.
Wakegan Ill December 17 Judge Claire Edwards quashed one count in the Illinois governor embezzlement and conspiracy indictments. The dismissed count 13 alleged a confidence game involving Governor Small Lieutenant Governor Fred Sterling and Verne Curtis of Grant Park bank. Decision on remaining counts to come next week after further study.
Sam B. Cook named chairman of the Jewish War Relief Campaign for Jefferson City and Cole County to run the week of January 16. Nathan Frank of St. Louis directs the Eighth Zone with Joe Goldman as secretary and Mrs J Sulli van and Mrs William C Inwin as vice chairmen. Campaigns nationwide aim to raise 14 million. Dr Adolph Lorenz praised American Jewry for aiding European Jews and thanked the American Jewish Relief Committee for relief work in Vienna and Eastern Europe.
At a Retail Merchants Association meeting it was agreed Jewelry Stores in the city will be open all week next week to provide everyone a chance for Christmas shopping. Dry Goods stores will not be open evenings except Thursday. Capital City Building and Loan Assn authorized the issuance of its 33rd series of stock with first payment January 10, 1922. Those seeking shares should contact L. J. Franz, Secretary, Office 202 East High St. Exchange Realty Bldg. 12-16-2mo.-d
A classified item urges readers to do more work for pay and promises future compensation. It advertises phone contact 1185 for pasteurized milk delivered to the door. The note closes with a cryptic time hint 10 1 dtf.
A Christmas era drop in moonshine prices is reported amid a crowded market and fierce competition. The “old stuff” now goes for five dollars a gallon, said to be 70 days old and surprisingly potent. A test drink led to a humorous household windfall, boosting prohibition zeal. The Almagagted Association of Bootleggers funds continued support for dry Congress and praised President Harding’s anti beer bill. State officials announce Geo A Bode as chief automobile inspector, with St Louis, Kansas City and 37 central counties under his watch, salary 1800 yearly plus expenses.
The London fog, the dry or damp yellow haze blamed for delays and halted traffic, returns with autumn and early winter. Old horse drawn omnibuses vanish in the mist, while city residents endure delays and humor the heritage of London’s fog. Heisinger Motor Co. advertises car washing with phone contact, dated 11-29-12-29.
A vintage ad promotes a permanent wave treatment at the Mari nello Shop. The copy touts a wave style more beautiful than nature and invites readers to call or visit the shop for this beauty service.
Judge J G Slate sustains demurrer to Attorney General Barrett suit to recover about 613300 paid by former State Grain and Warehouse Commission. Judge Williamson argued. Slate allows amendment early next week. Fees covered private inspections and deputy salaries.
State highway department employees celebrate Attorney General Barrett ruling they are owed pay dating from November first. About $12,000 in delinquent salaries were paid that day while changes in highway laws and the transition to a new board caused the backlog, along with about $200,000 due on completed road work.
Pittsburg Kansas December 17 The Federal Government will attempt deportation of the women alien members of the Amazon army and other undesirables from the Kansas coal fields. Also a classified notice reads Wanted Good clean rags, paid five cents a pound at the Democrat Tribune.
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